Polish Kraut with Apples

Name: Polish Kraut with Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained; 1/2 pound smoked Polish sausage or kielbasa, cut up; 1 large tart apple, peeled and cut into eighths; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional; Dash pepper; 1/3 cup apple juice

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 3 hours YIELD: 2 servings.

The combination of apples, sauerkraut and smoked sausage gives this hearty dinner an old-world flavor. I enjoy this, and it's so easy to make. —Caren Markee, Cary, Illinois

Ingredients

1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/2 pound smoked Polish sausage or kielbasa, cut up
1 large tart apple, peeled and cut into eighths
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
Dash pepper
1/3 cup apple juice

Directions

1. Place half the sauerkraut in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Top with sausage, apples, brown sugar, caraway seeds if desired, and pepper. Top with remaining sauerkraut. Pour apple juice over all.
2. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 522 calories, 30g fat (10g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1440mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.

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